Education
BY DUSTIN BUTLER
Sylvan Learning of Celina owner Shanna Miller opened the tutoring center after teaching for 11 years.
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Sylvan Learning tutoring services help to build student con dence and independence.
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Sylvan Learning teaches more than study skills The most important thing a person can have is an education, Sylvan Learning of Celina owner Shanna Miller said. Sylvan Learning of Prosper owner Janet Roy said education builds expertise and con dence.
Sylvan Learning of Prosper owner Janet Roy was a Database Administrator before opening the center.
a study skills program and SAT prep for students planning to attend college. “We also do homework support sessions,” Miller said. “It really depends on what the kid needs.” What’s special about it? Miller said every student at Sylvan has di erent needs and goals. Sylvan Learning o ers support for all types of students, whether they are behind or need to ll in gaps in a subject. Roy said tutoring programs o ered at Sylvan helps to build student con dence. In addition, Miller said the programs also learn independence as they learn so they start to feel more comfortable with the coursework.
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Miller taught science in middle school and high school at Frisco ISD. Roy has a master’s degree in computer science and worked as a Database Administrator, she said. The owners were both looking for a change when they decided to open their Sylvan locations. What they o er Both locations o er kindergarten through 12th grade personalized tutoring. Subjects include reading, writing and math. The center also o ers
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A 110 S. Preston Road, Ste. 30, Prosper B 1050 S. Preston Road, Ste. 116, Celina www.sylvanlearning.com
Full-day Pre-K Needs Full-Day Funding
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The state requires full-day pre-K but only funds half the day.
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